2013 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.0L Diesel · M2 RCS

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, showing a clear improving trend following a period of neglect. The most recent test conducted in December 2025 at 101,389 miles passed with absolutely no recorded defects or advisories. This indicates that the mechanical issues identified in early 2023 were addressed and the vehicle has since maintained a clean record through two subsequent inspections. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 8,715 miles recorded between January 2024 and January 2025, which suggests a period of higher usage during that interval. However, the interval between the January 2025 and December 2025 tests shows a rapid accumulation of 8,501 miles, indicating the van is being used regularly in the last eleven months prior to the current date. A buyer should perform a physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the failure in January 2023 was caused by excessively worn arm pins and bushes on both the nearside and offside front lower suspension arms. While these have passed since, the recurring nature of both components simultaneously suggests significant wear or stress on the front end. The buyer should also verify the remaining life of the rear brake pads, which were previously flagged for being thin in both the 2023 failure and the subsequent pass that year.